subspecific epithet en · NOUN
Meanings
- The third word in the scientific name of a subspecies, following the name of the species, but only in names of bacteria, plants and fungi. It is not used in formal names of animals.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| subspecific epithets | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
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Relateds
subvar. · ternary name · varietas · subspecies · subvarietas · infraspecific name · variety · infraspecific epithet · forma · subform · autonym · f. · subf. · infraspecific taxon · subspecific name · ssp. · subforma · infraspecies · var. · form · subvariety · infraspecific · subsp.